STOREY, Thompson Edward

STOREY - Thompson Edward Age 62, of Old Hickory, TN, died January 10, 2018. Thom was the chair of the Media Studies Department at Belmont University. Over his 32 years of teaching, he has been awarded the Chaney Distinguished Professor Award and educator of the year by the Southeastern Journalism Conference. He also served on the board of the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Thom loved rollercoasters and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Ellman Storey, and his son, Joseph Storey. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Lovell Storey; his father, William Storey; daughter Madison Storey; brother Peter (Barb) Storey; step-children Thomas, Allison (Johannes) and Caroline (Stuart); grandchildren Layne and Blake; nephew Christopher; and niece Rachel. Memorial Services will be conducted 4:30 PM Monday, January 15, 2018 at Cooks United Methodist Church, 7919 Lebanon Rd., Mt. Juliet with Pastor Sandra Clay officiating. Flowers accepted, or memorials may be made to The Thom Storey Scholarship Fund at Belmont University or Cooks United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 1-4 PM Monday at the church. Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com